Event Details

Local Government Week 2016 brings new and innovative opportunities to help you connect your passion and studies to the practice of local government.

Join our Mayor, Cam Guthrie, Corporate Administration Officer, Derrick Thomson and our teams to learn more about how students in public administration, finance and social services are making a difference.We are also welcoming people with international public sector experience to learn more about using their skills in Ontario Local Governments.

Our event starts with inviting you to Take the Learning Quest

Work alongside other students or international professionals and our employees to find your stakeholders, understand their interests, create scenarios, and then make a recommendation.

Using your passion and skills in this type of practice makes a difference. That’s the work of local government.

Let's Connect : Grow your Network. Grow. Transform

Meet our City of Guelph employees, interns and co-op students to learn more about how they are growing their careers in local government.

Join our HR staffing team to ask questions about job search, and learn more about our summer recruitment, co-op and internship opportunities at the City of Guelph.

When

Topic

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Event registration and light refreshments

3:00pm - 3:15pm

Welcoming Remarks by senior leaders

3:15pm – 4:15pm

The Learning Quest : Learn about how your skills relate to the work we do in Local Government

4:15pm – 5:00pm

Let’s Connect: Networking over a cup of tea, Resume critique; Learn City’s recruitment process;connect with City employees to learn about your career in your field*

We are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Guelph has a municipal parking lot beside our City Hall. Additional paid parking is available on parking lots on Macdonell St.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

careers@guelph.ca

Have questions about Local Government Week 2016 - Are you Interested in working for a local government??
Contact City of Guelph

When & Where

City Hall
1 Carden Street
Guelph,
Ontario N1H3A1
Canada

Monday, 17 October 2016 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

Organizer

City of Guelph

More than 120,000 residents rely on the services and programs run by the City of Guelph everyday. Across a variety of departments, among the 1900 full and part-time employees, the Corporation of the City of Guelph values a commitment to Integrity, Excellence and Wellness, provides strategic leadership and direction, strives for environmental stewardship, all while providing optimal customer and public service to city residents